Civil Engineer (Sewerage Pumping Station)

Requisition Number: 24445BR

Description:

The Civil Engineer will support and working on projects associated with Sewerage Pumping Station. This will involve undertaking investigations, planning, designing, tendering, contract administration and construction supervising & monitoring. The role will be based in Abu Dhabi.

Key accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to:

  • Technical Delivery
 Assist the Resident Engineer in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project with respect to utilities works. Interacting with contractor, sub-contractor, and laboratory & monitoring construction work on daily basis.  Co-ordinate with various government departments, contractors, consultants and public to facilitate progress and avoid delays. Coordinate his direct activities with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.

 Maintain logs of project progress, handing-over and final accounts

 Arrange progress meetings for various utilities with the service authorities representative, minute them and distribute the records as required. Chairs the meetings with the utilities agencies and any other meetings delegated by the Resident Engineer Utilities.

 Assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing of shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and other activities including correspondence related to the utility section and prepare replies for the review of the Resident Engineer.

 Demonstrated ability to prepare instructions, specifications, and reports and cost estimates.

 Coordinate with the contractor engineers on scheduling and application of resources.

 Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the inspectors and surveyors as applicable.

 Review and approve Design document and construction plan and procedure.

 Prepare / Assist in the preparation of Weekly and Monthly progress reports. Demonstrated ability to prepare instructions, specifications, and reports and cost estimates.

 Keep necessary records and as-built records and take charge of the handing over of the utility works to the respective service authorities and assist the contractor to obtain necessary final clearance.

 Identifying non-conforming works, generating reports and corrective actions, and coordinating responses.

 Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

  • Collaboration and working as part of a team.
 Work in conjunction with engineers to solve project design problems, performing basic design calculations as required.  Conduct technical, feasibility studies and site investigations.

 Liaison with teams working remotely from other parts of the world to facilitate the completion of tasks and projects.

 Good communicator.

  • Client Service Management
 Internal and external client DM Infrastructure liaison  Ability to build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.

 Experience in utility diversions and management.

  • Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
 Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.  Design for safety, i.e., Construction Design Management.
  • Other duties as requested from time to time by the Resident Engineer.
Qualifications:
  • The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 8 years of experience in experience in miscellaneous Sewerage Pumping Stations and Drainage Work Projects.
  • Experience in TAQA Water Infrastructure Projects is an advantage.
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Work Location(s):United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Consulting
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